Job Title:        Assistant Principal                              Dept./School: Industrial High School

 

Reports To:    Superintendent                                    Date Revised: February 1, 2008

 

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Primary Purpose:

 

Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at campus level.  Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service.  Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities. 

 

Qualifications:

 

Education/Certification: 

Valid Texas teacher certificate

Masters degree in education administration

Texas Mid-management or working on certification

Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) appraiser

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to coordinate campus functions

Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

 

Experience:

Three years of experience as a classroom teacher

Three years of experience in instructional leadership roles

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

 

Instructional Management

Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.

 

Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program.  Include students and community representatives when appropriate.

 

Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals. 

 

Foster collegiality and team building among staff members.  Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process. 

 

Provide for two-way communication with principal, staff, students, parents, and community.

 

Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students.  Recognize excellence and achievement.

 

Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts. 

School or Organization Improvement

Build common vision for school improvement with staff.  Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school’s mission.

 

Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement.

 

Develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and site-based decision-making committee.

 

Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator.  

Personnel Management

Interview, select, and orient new staff. 

 

Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.

 

Observe employee performance and conduct walk-throughs of staff.

 

Make recommendations to principal on termination, suspension, or non-renewal of employees assigned to campus.

 

Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities. 

 

Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth.  Work with them to develop and accomplish goals.  

Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions

Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools. 

 

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks. 

 

Manage use of school facilities.  Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.  

Student Management

Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behaviors and enhances the school climate.

 

Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. 

 

Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.  

Professional Growth and Development

Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment. 

 

Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.  Serve as a role model for all campus staff. 

 

School or Community Relations 

 

Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.

 

Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.     

 

Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. 

  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

 

Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aide(s), clerical support staff, and custodian(s). 

 

Working Conditions: 

 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Occasional district-wide and statewide travel

Frequent prolonged and irregular hours 

 

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The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.